Tech hiring set for a rebound in 2025: but employees reluctant to move

The data – which surveyed 1,000 employees and 500 hiring managers across the UK – revealed that 46% of IT and technology hiring managers are planning to increase permanent headcount, while a quarter (25%) intend to increase contractor recruitment. The most in-demand technical skills that employers are seeking include data analytics, automation, machine learning, and Cloud.

However, following a difficult year with mass layoffs announced by many larger tech brands, employees remain cautious over job moves. According to the report, 43% of IT and tech professionals place greater value on job stability over pay.

Tony Koyratty, Client Servies Manager at Robert Half Talent Solutions commented: “It’s been a tough year for IT and technology professionals, following mass layoffs from big brands, and this has clearly left a lasting impact, with job security highly valued by tech employees.

“Running up to 2025, now is the time for businesses to reassess their employee value proposition to ensure it is fit for purpose and helps strengthen relationships with core talent pools. Doing so at a time when there are more generations of workers in the workforce – all with differing values and requirements – will necessitate an honest review of what candidates and employees want from work. And it might not always be what you think. Aside from job security, our data shows that 50% of IT and technology professionals would like access to sabbaticals or a paid leave of absence, while a further 48% want financial allowances for working from home offered by their employers as a benefit. An additional 37% would like access to extended parental leave.”